I think buying Christmas presents for a 6 month old is ridiculous.
I somewhat agree. For DS we got him 1 or 2 gifts because he had no idea what was going on and he won't remember anything. Even last Christmas when he was almost 2 he didn't understand what was going on and we already have so much crap (aka toys) that we didn't get him many gifts. My parents spoil him and get him so much stuff.
On the boy side of this, I refuse to let V wear anything that talks about being a "chick magnet" or the ladies loving him. I'm okay with things that talk about him being cute or handsome for now, but once he has more of a personality and interests, I don't want that to be the part of him that we focus on anymore.
So I didn't even think about this from the boys side. I just bought a girlfriend of mine coveralls from target that have a picture of a muffin that and say "Stud Muffin". Do you think I should return and get something else? Also she asked for only clothes for her Sprinkle. She had no boys clothes.
I actually think this sounds really cute! I agree with the others who said it isn't quite the same.
I don't think babies need to bathe more than once a week. Unless they have crazy spit up or blow out diapers. I'm not sure if this is a cultural thing or not, but MH looked at me like I was insane when I said this. I'll obviously bathe my kid more once he starts playing and actually getting dirty. I don't want my kid to be the smelly kid in class.
Also, this is more something I went through, and not an 'opinion' per se. I actually stopped telling people this because people looked at me like I was a monster, but when T was born, I didn't experience that rush of emotion/love that I had heard everyone feel. Of course, I wanted to make sure he was cared for and I didn't want him in distress...but it took me about 4 weeks to feel a strong, lovey/dovey feeling for him.
I don't think babies need to bathe more than once a week. Unless they have crazy spit up or blow out diapers. I'm not sure if this is a cultural thing or not, but MH looked at me like I was insane when I said this. I'll obviously bathe my kid more once he starts playing and actually getting dirty. I don't want my kid to be the smelly kid in class.
Also, this is more something I went through, and not an 'opinion' per se. I actually stopped telling people this because people looked at me like I was a monster, but when T was born, I didn't experience that rush of emotion/love that I had heard everyone feel. Of course, I wanted to make sure he was cared for and I didn't want him in distress...but it took me about 4 weeks to feel a strong, lovey/dovey feeling for him.
P gets a bath daily, not because he needs it, but because it's part of his evening routine and it calms him down. If he doesn't get started by 7 he screams until it happens. He lives bathtime. And once done, he's quiet as can be and asleep for the night within 30 minutes. Baths are magical!
I don't think babies need to bathe more than once a week. Unless they have crazy spit up or blow out diapers. I'm not sure if this is a cultural thing or not, but MH looked at me like I was insane when I said this. I'll obviously bathe my kid more once he starts playing and actually getting dirty. I don't want my kid to be the smelly kid in class.
Also, this is more something I went through, and not an 'opinion' per se. I actually stopped telling people this because people looked at me like I was a monster, but when T was born, I didn't experience that rush of emotion/love that I had heard everyone feel. Of course, I wanted to make sure he was cared for and I didn't want him in distress...but it took me about 4 weeks to feel a strong, lovey/dovey feeling for him.
Regarding the bath, it's V's favorite thing we do all day. Does he need to get washed more than once a week? No, and we only use soap once (except for his hair since we're dealing with cradle cap). But that kid laughs, splashes, chatters with us and has an absolute blast in the tub, so we get him in there everyday.
As to the second part, it took me about 5 weeks. I thought V was cute, and I loved him in a "he's mine and I need to take care of him" kind of way. I remember calling a colleague at the end of June and telling her I wished I could work summer school because I had a lot of anxiety about being home with him all of the time.. But all of a sudden, around 1 month, things just kind of clicked. Now, I am reduced to tears anytime I think about how much I love him, because it's so all-consuming and overwhelming, and the idea of going to work is torturous. I think it happens differently for everyone.
Maybe I'll be more inclined for bath time if T seemed to like them. He tolerates them, at best.
I don't think babies need to bathe more than once a week. Unless they have crazy spit up or blow out diapers. I'm not sure if this is a cultural thing or not, but MH looked at me like I was insane when I said this. I'll obviously bathe my kid more once he starts playing and actually getting dirty. I don't want my kid to be the smelly kid in class.
Also, this is more something I went through, and not an 'opinion' per se. I actually stopped telling people this because people looked at me like I was a monster, but when T was born, I didn't experience that rush of emotion/love that I had heard everyone feel. Of course, I wanted to make sure he was cared for and I didn't want him in distress...but it took me about 4 weeks to feel a strong, lovey/dovey feeling for him.
We bathe every 3 days mainly because with the humidity LO seems to get sticky and sweaty especially when we are out and about a lot. As a kid we always had Saturday bath nights during the winter, daily in the summer.
You are so not alone in the second part either, I was so tired after labor I was really just in a daze and didn't feel very connected. Even thru the hospital stay and first weeks home I felt like DH was much more bonded to LO. I think bonding just takes time sometimes and I am sorry people made you feel bad about it.
I can't stand when parents dress their kids (especially twins) in top to bottom identical outfits. They are 2 different people, with different personalities and interests. Just because H likes Minnie Mouse doesn't mean A does.
Some days I can't tell my 8 year old and infant apart. If I had twins and dressed them the same I would never again know, with confidence, which one was which.
I like pumping. To further explain the pumping Im lucky enough that my work let me pump in a pretty good size room. 8x8 closet. I did see a cockroach on the floor in their once but overall I got over it because I used work time to read, go online and text friends.
I actually hate pumping. I feel awkward, sitting in my office, half naked. Especially if a patient comes early and I know someone's waiting for me. Plus feeling so anxious, decreases my output, which makes me more anxious. it's a vicious cycle. It's awesome that you guys actually like it!
@bubbs119 We didn't buy DS any XMas gifts for his first XMas because he was too young IMO. It's unnecessary. Even now, we don't like to overdo it - we have a rule of 1 book, 1 toy and 1 outfit for each kid. Grandparents have to follow the same rule.
That's an awesome rule!
I've heard "Something to wear, something to read, something you want, and something you need".
I love princess and pink / girly stuff for my daughter. I don't get the big deal about it and don't really care. I roll my eyes at people that make it a thing.
I'm a weirdo about baths. DD bathes everyday (not soap everyday) because it is a part of our nighttime routine. She loves it and it is relaxing for her. Even though she isn't getting dirty, I still feel like it cleans her before bed.
I don't think babies need to bathe more than once a week. Unless they have crazy spit up or blow out diapers. I'm not sure if this is a cultural thing or not, but MH looked at me like I was insane when I said this. I'll obviously bathe my kid more once he starts playing and actually getting dirty. I don't want my kid to be the smelly kid in class.
Also, this is more something I went through, and not an 'opinion' per se. I actually stopped telling people this because people looked at me like I was a monster, but when T was born, I didn't experience that rush of emotion/love that I had heard everyone feel. Of course, I wanted to make sure he was cared for and I didn't want him in distress...but it took me about 4 weeks to feel a strong, lovey/dovey feeling for him.
Owen's hair gets greasy from everyone playing with it or else he'd get less baths.
And the immediate connection wasn't there for me either. I remember telling him I loved him around 2 weeks and starting to sob because I loved him so much. I was relieved to finally feel it and cried even harder.
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